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A Royal Affair

Original title: Le roi
  • 1949
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
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A Royal Affair (1949)
Comedy

King Joan IV of Cerdagne, a womanizer, is on an official visit to France when he bumps into Bourdier the deputy which introduces him to the best places and charms during his stay.King Joan IV of Cerdagne, a womanizer, is on an official visit to France when he bumps into Bourdier the deputy which introduces him to the best places and charms during his stay.King Joan IV of Cerdagne, a womanizer, is on an official visit to France when he bumps into Bourdier the deputy which introduces him to the best places and charms during his stay.

  • Director
    • Marc-Gilbert Sauvajon
  • Writers
    • Gaston Arman de Caillavet
    • Emmanuel Arène
    • Marc-Gilbert Sauvajon
  • Stars
    • Maurice Chevalier
    • Annie Ducaux
    • Sophie Desmarets
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    24
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Marc-Gilbert Sauvajon
    • Writers
      • Gaston Arman de Caillavet
      • Emmanuel Arène
      • Marc-Gilbert Sauvajon
    • Stars
      • Maurice Chevalier
      • Annie Ducaux
      • Sophie Desmarets
    • 1User review
    • 1Critic review
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    Maurice Chevalier
    Maurice Chevalier
    • The King Jean IV de Cerdagne
    Annie Ducaux
    Annie Ducaux
    • Therese Marnix
    Sophie Desmarets
    Sophie Desmarets
    • Mme Youyou Bourdier
    Alfred Adam
    Alfred Adam
    • Bourdier
    Jean Wall
    Jean Wall
    • Le Lorrain
    Robert Murzeau
    Robert Murzeau
    • Blond
    Henri Charrett
    • Cormeau, Minister of Commerce
    Marcel Delaître
    Marcel Delaître
    • Count Martin de Mortier
    • (as Marcel Delaître)
    Félix Paquet
    Félix Paquet
    • Gabrier, Postmaster General
    François Joux
    • Marcel Rivelot
    Lucien Callamand
    • Dominique
    Roger Monteaux
    • Aubergiste
    Albert Michel
    • Un inspecteur
    Jacqueline Noëlle
    • Jeune veuve
    • (as Jacqueline Noelle)
    Jean Vallois
      Gustave Hamilton
        Georges Cahuzac
          Robert Vattier
          Robert Vattier
          • Marquis de Chamarande
          • Director
            • Marc-Gilbert Sauvajon
          • Writers
            • Gaston Arman de Caillavet
            • Emmanuel Arène
            • Marc-Gilbert Sauvajon
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          • Soundtracks
            La Barbe
            Music by Fred Freed
            Lyrics by Maurice Chevalier and Maurice Vandair
            Performed by Maurice Chevalier

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          7/10
          Sauvajon directs Chevalier ...
          ... in a palace : but that's Qualité Française !!! would have yelled the undrinkable nouvelle vague who never made any comic movie, not even one scene, because it was a sinister movement. And in "le Roi", there are a few very funny and unforgettable punchlines. "le Roi" is not a masterpiece but an entertaining comedy about international affairs settled with a king thanks to french charms. The end is unforgettable, not serious at all, how did they dare.
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          • Release date
            • December 14, 1949 (France)
          • Country of origin
            • France
          • Language
            • French
          • Also known as
            • Der König
          • Filming locations
            • Studios de la Victorine - 16 avenue Edoard Grinda, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France(Studio)
          • Production company
            • Spéva Films
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          • Runtime
            1 hour 40 minutes
          • Color
            • Black and White
          • Sound mix
            • Mono
          • Aspect ratio
            • 1.37 : 1

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